CarPro News | CarPro

20 Top-Selling SUVs In All Segments In May 2021

Written by Jerry Reynolds | Jun 16, 2021 8:28:00 PM

Again, numbers will look a little skewed versus Covid-ravaged May of 2020, but one other thing is clear, too: the microchip shortage has been rough on Toyota and Ford, which in some cases, sold more SUVs during the May 2020 pandemic than this May, due to a lack of inventory.

While the SUV market remains strong for the automakers that can still build vehicles, it is hard to imagine how good the auto industry could be doing were it not for this chip blip. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen CR-V outsell RAV4.

 

Here are the top 20 SUVs sold in May 2021, as usual, from those automakers that report sales monthly. We’ll get a more accurate picture after June sales are final.

 
1. Honda CR-V: 42,090 Up 45%
2. Toyota RAV4: 30,108 Down 12%
3. Toyota Highlander: 28,834 Up 131%
4. Mazda CX-5: 20,595 Up 70%
5. Subaru Forester: 20,006 Up 12%
6. Ford Escape: 19,951 Up 35%
7. Hyundai Tucson: 18,848 Up 21%
8. Ford Explorer: 16,512 Down 8%
9. Honda Pilot: 16,480 Up 35%
10. Honda HR-V: 15,242 Up 115%
11. Ford Bronco Sport: 14,947 N/A
12. Subaru Outback: 13,994 Up 23%
13. Hyundai Santa Fe: 12,868 Up 35%
14. Toyota 4Runner: 11,370 Down 3%
15. Kia Sorento: 11,114 Up 53%
16. Subaru CrossTrek: 10,013 Up 6%
17. Hyundai Kona: 9,731 Up 4%
18. Toyota Venza: 9,318 N/A
19. Lexus RX: 8,953 Up 40%
20. Ford Expedition: 8,912 Up 77%